Brit pays 65.000 USD for a custom-made Toyota Prius!

BMW_Dude · 05-06-2007, 11:04 AM

That’s about 47.600 EUR or 32.900 GBP, meaning that this guy paid a 63% premium over the retail price of a fully loaded Toyota Prius in the UK which costs 20.082 GBP (40.164 USD or 29.400 EUR)! So, you’re wondering what the heck this Brit did to get the price up so high. Well, for starters, Jemca Toyota in north London prepared the one-off Prius, recruiting specialist suppliers and trimmers to meet his specific requirements. Jemca Toyota resprayed the car in Brechin Slate, a metallic finish that is usually reserved for Lexus models while the interior was reupholstered in hand-stitched leather and a set of polished steel Fox RS3 rims took their place on the cars tires. And yes, we had the same dorky expression on our face like you’re having right now; a paintjob, a leatherjob and a set of alloys for 25.000 USD? Oh, boy was he ripped off…

Source = Carscoop

Maserati · 05-06-2007, 11:18 AM

My emotions are confused. Either to laugh at the irony or to get mad at what stupid ppl could do with their money while others are suffering. Totally wasted

voriax · 05-06-2007, 07:41 PM

Funny.. the Prius isn't even worth it's base price....

The Artist · 05-06-2007, 07:49 PM

wow.. when i read the headline i thought it would be something out of this world.. ( either good or bad)
but what is this??
this is NOTHING..
he payed for NOTHING

Merc1 · 05-06-2007, 11:20 PM

Can you say Idiot?!?!

M

Bruce · 05-07-2007, 12:17 AM

OMG. Those rims look dope!

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notic · 05-07-2007, 12:42 AM

when i first saw the title i thought the money went to fuel saving mods...

Brendan Moore · 05-07-2007, 10:50 AM

If nothing else, he has assured himself of exclusivity - no one else would do such a thing.

888 · 05-07-2007, 11:02 AM

low profile freak :P

05-06-2007, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Brit pays 65.000 USD for a custom-made Toyota Prius! That’s about 47.600 EUR or 32.900 GBP, meaning that this guy paid a 63% premium over the retail price of a fully loaded Toyota Prius in the UK which costs 20.082 GBP (40.164 USD or 29.400 EUR)! So, you’re wondering what the heck this Brit did to get the price up so high. Well, for starters, Jemca Toyota in north London prepared the one-off Prius, recruiting specialist suppliers and trimmers to meet his specific requirements. Jemca Toyota resprayed the car in Brechin Slate, a metallic finish that is usually reserved for Lexus models while the interior was reupholstered in hand-stitched leather and a set of polished steel Fox RS3 rims took their place on the cars tires. And yes, we had the same dorky expression on our face like you’re having right now; a paintjob, a leatherjob and a set of alloys for 25.000 USD? Oh, boy was he ripped off… Source = Carscoop

05-06-2007, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Maserati Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UAE Posts: 679 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Brit pays 65.000 USD for a custom-made Toyota Prius! My emotions are confused. Either to laugh at the irony or to get mad at what stupid ppl could do with their money while others are suffering. Totally wasted

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voriax Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Brit pays 65.000 USD for a custom-made Toyota Prius! Funny.. the Prius isn't even worth it's base price....

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: Brit pays 65.000 USD for a custom-made Toyota Prius! wow.. when i read the headline i thought it would be something out of this world.. ( either good or bad) but what is this?? this is NOTHING.. he payed for NOTHING

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